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Former Nigeria International, John Utaka has hailed the work ethic of Super Eagles hopeful, Akor Adams who plays for French Ligue 1 club, Montpellier.<\/p>\n
Utaka, himself a former Montpellier player is impressed with the striker\u2019s ability to intelligently adapt to his new surounding as well as contribute usefully to the team.<\/p>\n
\u201d <\/em>He\u2019s a good boy, intelligent, and he adapts quickly, \u201d Utaka said of Akor Adams to French news outlet L\u2019\u00c9quipe<\/em><\/a> .<\/p>\n \u201d He wants to progress. He knows his role here.<\/p>\n \u201cHe knows that his work will be useful to the team. If he is aware of it, that is the most important thing,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 the 41-year old former Lens and Portsmouth forward said.<\/p>\n Utaka\u2019s thought is echeod by the agent of Akor Adams, Atta Aneke.<\/span><\/p>\n Atta Aneke scouted Adams as a youngster in Nigeria and facilitated his move to Europe via Norway.<\/span><\/p>\n The agent said; \u201d I<\/span><\/em>n\u00a0 Nigeria, young players are hungry to succeed.\u00a0Of course it\u2019s hard for them at first because of the cold, but everyone I met took it as a chance\u00a0[\u2026]<\/p>\n \u201d The positive thing with Akor is that he believes very strongly in everything he does. He always tells me.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s the plan, we\u2019re going to do it.\u201d \u00bb He is sure to succeed, \u201d Aneke said.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old striker has scored seven goals in 11 appearances for Montpellier, and he currently sits second on the goalscorers\u2019 charts six goals behind PSG star Kylian Mbappe.<\/p>\n Already, there is reported interest from Italian giants AC Milan but the 23-year old who is eyeing a\u00a0Super Eagles call-up is comfortable and savouring his summer choice.<\/p>\n \u201cI am happy with my current situation and where I am. It\u2019s a good environment to grow as a young player,\u201d Adams said per\u00a0Allez Paillade.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI have everything I need here in Montpellier. I\u2019m happy with my decision to come to a club that takes good care of me. I have a very good group around me. I am satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n